First Grow: Barney's Purple Punch Auto

Day 43 Update: At this point, I'd say the recovery from the underwatering while I was out of town is about complete...the before and after is striking! I've pruned all yellow leaves from the plant as well as a number of fan leaves blocking lower bud sites. I won't be doing the series of 5 shots EVERYDAY anymore because those were to highlight aforementioned recovery. 3 or 4 per day seems manageable -- I'm thinking the full plant, main cola, and trained side branch angles will be the ones I take this week She got a L of water on back to back days. The second water wasn't really necessary but I wanted to get a dose of Tiger Bloom in there. 5 ml/L for now until I get a feel for what it needs. Other than the defoliation and water, all seems well. I had repositioned one of my LEDs and it caused the exhaust fan to separate from the carbon filter, so I fixed that. I also adjusted the air exhaust to be able to more precisely move the lights. Main cola is over 25 inches now and I have no idea if there will be any stretching at this point, but I moved this plant to ground level and the lights to about 12 inches. Pretty much going to leave it alone for now and enjoy watching the bud growth. So my first and second diaries (second TBA) were Barney's Farm Purple Punch Auto. I'm looking for suggestions on breeders, strains, and seed-banks as I plan my next grow. Thinking 8 plants in 3 gal pots. 7 gal is WAY overkill. Day 44 Update: There is some clawing happening that my best guess (this is for learning after all) is nitrogen toxicity after the under-watering and defoliating dying leaves. Tested PH of soil and water, both light green suggesting lower 6.x range, but it could be closer to 7 as the soil meter shows 7 but closer to 8 than 6. Going to go with de-chlorinated tap tomorrow night and see how things look Wed/Thurs. I also started organizing my photos of my three other plants to get that diary started soon. Not much else to say at this point. Advice on lower PH would be appreciated. I tested the soil pH earlier tonight and the NPK just a few minutes ago. The nitrogen indicator was as dark as possible, and I know they sometimes show too much nitrogen, but I believe it this time. No more K. The Fox Farm Big Bloom 0-0.5-0.7 probably a good choice for next feed or just water? I'll decide tomorrow night. Day 46 Update: Watered with lower pH water and Fox Farm Big Bloom (0-.5-.7) Tuesday morning. Plant received a half gallon (approx 2 L) with 30 ml of Big Bloom. New leaves at the bud sites do not seem to be clawing or showing much if any nutrient burn, yet they are still a bit droopy which I'll keep an eye on as well. I always knew the holiday travel would have a pretty serious effect, but it seems like things are as on track as I can realistically get them. Wednesday night and the soil has a fair bit of moisture, so next water (plain, lower pH water) should be Friday morning or evening. Just a full plant pic and a main cola/clawing shot will be all I put up each day the rest of this week. The recovery pictures from Week 6 were overkill. Not a whole lot to do besides water and monitor at this point. Hopefully she starts filling out soon! Day 47 Update: I took her out for a picture and felt how light it was so I put the pH/light/moisture meter in the soil. Multiple spots, mostly around the 0-2 range. I watered more than I normally do; about 3/4s of a gallon. Day 48 Update: it’s entirely plausible that I have been chronically under watering. Yesterday’s watering feels like it’s almost gone! The moisture meter read 3 or 4 in several spots and 6-7 in a couple. (10 is highest moisture level). So maybe water again tomorrow? Otherwise, I moved some plants locations around. Tent picture mostly shows placement. Weirdly warm weather means exhaust is running full time. The suction caused by the negative seal seems to be constricting growth. Any inexpensive remedies? Day 49 Update: So I opened the tent before I went to sleep last night and all the drooping seemed to be dissipated! I thought, "Holy fuck! That looks like a legit cannabis plant again!" So todays picture shows off the straightened sugar leaves and some filled out foliage. Pretty happy! Fresh water today; dechlorinated tap only. Theories: 1. pH creep stabilized. 2. Air flow/CO2 issues...I moved the plants order around last night and turned up the exhaust booster near a lower vent. 3. Nitrogen toxicity returning to less poisonous levels. All three have me a bit more cautious with my second grow.